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The effect of alkalization and fibre alignment on the mechanical and thermal properties of kenaf and hemp bast fibre composites: Part 1 – polyester resin matrix

Composites Science and Technology · 2003 · Vol. 64(9) · pp. 1219–1230
Sharifah H. AzizMartin P. Ansell
Natural Fiber Reinforced CompositesMechanical Engineering and Vibrations ResearchMechanical Behavior of CompositesKenafComposite materialMaterials scienceFlexural strengthBast fibreFlexural modulusPolyesterPolyester resinIzod impact strength testFiber
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